See how Vols fans have crowned Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman 'the GOAT'
The NCAA/NIL/UT/collective/recruiting/investigations/lawsuits/penalties conflict is confusing as heck, but one unifying figure has risen above the rubble: University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman.
Plowman soaked the mess in lighter fluid and lit a match with these descriptions of the NCAA investigation: "morally wrong," "intellectually dishonest" and "failing."
It's an understatement to say Vols fans are celebrating Plowman right now. They have crowned her as the one person who can save Tennessee athletics.
Of course there are dozens and dozens of other NSFW memes and tweets out there that you'll have to find on your own (they're worth the effort), but here a few that made us laugh, made us proud and made us hit screengrab to add to our groups chats.
First, let's hear from the man himself, Mr. Nico Iamaleava, who shared a meme on his Instagram story saying "Donde Plowman vs NCAA is the beef I didn't know I needed in my life." Classic.
Building on that, there's a lot of conversation now about what fans should call this new version of Plowman since the academic "chancellor" feels too formal.
Is she the GOAT, Our Queen or The DONde? Make your voice heard.
In fact, she's a verb now, Vols fans (scroll for it). Please start slipping this into your daily conversations.
It's the documentary (a cautionary tale, if you will) that we're all ready to stream ... like, now.
Oh hiiiiiii 😉😉😉👋👋👋
Donde Plowman when she sees the NCAA reps walking into court pic.twitter.com/cwMYu0QBdY
— Rena (@Mambacita_13) January 31, 2024
RELEASE (dramatic pause) THE KRACKEN
University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman to her entire Rolodex pic.twitter.com/NWcAfNHZN4
— Janna Abraham (@SportsPundette) January 31, 2024
We're sure this was just a previously scheduled friendly message to a fellow Knoxville community member that has absolutely nothing to do with the events of the past 24 hours.
Wishing a very good morning to University of Tennessee Chancellor and transformational leader, Donde Plowman! pic.twitter.com/snkAEJWOws
— One Knoxville Sporting Club (@OneKnoxSC) January 31, 2024
If the chancellor has any ambitions beyond her current position, she's got our vote.
We're with her... 🍊NEW design available NOW for Pre-order #NIL #VFL #thedwdesigns pic.twitter.com/jIhwdfjZ7j
— The DW Designs (@thedwdesigns) January 31, 2024
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee football investigation: Vols fans celebrate Donde Plowman